News: Price vs. Thompson; O'Connor; Saunders-Ryder
Jun 11, 2013 • 3:30 AM ET
TONY THOMPSON believes David Price’s three week training camp with Lennox Lewis will make their rematch even tougher.
The Washington DC southpaw caused one of boxing's biggest upsets of 2012 in February stopping the 6ft 8in scouser inside two rounds back in February.
Price (15-1) called for a return and gets a chance to correct his sole career loss when he tackles Thompson (37-3) at Liverpool’s Echo Arena on Saturday July 6.
Price and his trainer Franny Smith are back home now after their time in Canada with the former undisputed world heavyweight champion.
Lewis will fly into Liverpool later this month to oversee the final two weeks of Price’s camp.
Thompson said: “It isn’t respect for me that he went to work with Lennox, but shows how seriously he takes his career.
“He will be getting great information from Lennox because he is an all time great and knows the game.
“Sometime you get you career to a certain level and you just can’t receive information and don’t even want to listen to a world champion.
“You think you know it all. You get beat and instead of changing things you go back with the same flaws. He is showing a willingness and that is a credit to David.
“I will come to England still full of confidence, but it will take a lot longer than two rounds before I get the win.”
Also on the bill Bristol’s Darren Hamilton (13-2) risks his British light-welterweight crown against Adil Anwar (19-1).
Ina second domestic titles match up local boxer Kevin Satchell (10-0) defends his British flyweight crown against Motherwell’s Ian Butcher (8-0)
Tickets for ‘Redemption’ are available priced £180 (VIP including private bar), £100, £80, £50, £35 can be obtained from www.echoarena.com www.frankmaloney.com and telephone bookings can be made by calling 08448000400.
Redemption: David Price v Tony Thompson will be broadcast live and exclusive on BoxNation on Saturday 6th July 2013
SAUNDERS V RYDER TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Tickets are now on sale for the blockbuster showdown between British Middleweight Champion Billy Joe Saunders and mandatory challenger John Ryder on Saturday 21st September at the Copper Box Arena, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, London.
The fight is one of the most eagerly awaited in British boxing with not only the prestigious Lonsdale belt on the line, but both their unbeaten records and bragging-rights in the talent-packed 160lb domestic division.
Further big title fights will be added to the card, plus a full supporting undercard featuring some of the best talent in boxing, will be announced shortly to mark the exciting debut of professional boxing at the Copper Box Arena.
Tickets priced at:
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£50 Lower Seating Bowl
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£120 Ringside
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NEW YORK - Born and raised in Framingham, Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston, light welterweight prospect Danny "Bhoy" O'Connor (20-1, 7 KOs) has always been a proud Bostonian and avid sports fan of local clubs like the Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, Boston Bruins, New England Patriots and New England Revolution.
On June 29th, the 28-year-old Irish-American boxer will take things a step further when he gets into the ring to fight veteran Hector Munoz (21-10-1, 14 KOs) in an eight-round fight on the non-televised portion of an HBO® triple-header card at Foxwoods® Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
O'Connor will shed his traditional Clan O'Connor outfit for one specially designed by Rival Boxing Gear to honor victims of the recent Boston Marathon bombing. "I'm really excited to be Boston Strong," O'Connor said about dedicating his fight. "I'm honored and privileged to wear what Rival has made for me. The names of the Boston Marathon bombing victims will be on my trunks. I'll also be wearing the Boston Marathon logo and colors on my trunks, shoes, gloves....everything. This means a lot to me.
"It's not like I'm on a team playing 100 games, so, after this one fight, we're going to auction everything with all proceeds going to The One Fund. It's just my way of showing my appreciation for what these families have been through. We'll never forget. I'm from Boston and I've probably been at that spot (of the bombing at the finish line) a million times. Boston is tight-knit and this affected me and all Bostonians a lot. We're Boston Strong!"
The DiBella Entertainment and K2 Promotions-presented HBO triple-header, starting at 9:45 p.m. ET/PT, is headlined by WBA/IBO champion Gennady "GGG" Golovkin (26-0, 23 KOs) champion defending against Ireland's top-rated former world title challenger Matthew "Mack The Knife" Macklin (29-4, 20 KOs), live from MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods ® Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. Also airing on HBO is a 10-round co-feature pitting IBO super middleweight titlist Thomas "Tommy Gun" Oosthuizen (21-0-1, 13 KOs) against Brandon "Flawless" Gonzales (17-0, 10 KOs), while NABF super welterweight champion Willie "The Great" Nelson (20-1-1, 12 KOs) defends his title against Argentinian-invader Luciano Leonel "El Principito" Cuello (32-2, 16 KOs) in the 10-round HBO opener.
O'Connor has gone through a metamorphism, in and out of the ring, since suffering his lone professional loss on April 8, 2011, by eight-round decision to Gabriel Bracero. The popular O'Connor has won six in a row, four by knockout, after he started being trained by two-time world title challenger Ronnie Shields and managed by Kenny Casey, founder/front-man for the wildly popular Dropkick Murphys band out of Boston.
"I am a different person," O'Connor explained, regarding what's happened since his only loss. "I have a family now - my wife Diane and our two-year-old son Liam - and I've been sober for one and a half years and will remain this way. I have a completely different lifestyle now. They inspire me and today I appreciate even the smallest things. I'm blessed to be in the position I am in with Kenny, Coach Ronnie, and all of the others who've helped me. I strive to be great in boxing and as a person.
"I'm not fighting on HBO, but I hope to impress the people there on June 29. Maybe my next fight will be on television? I'm coming off an injury and itching to get back in the ring. I'm fighting a tough veteran in Munoz, who keeps coming forward with his in-your-face style. I'm ready for anybody after what I've been through. I feel so good now."
Echostar Technologies and 1208 Reality are sponsoring a free bus trip to and from Foxwoods for O'Connor fans. Go to www.dannyoconnorboxing.com to sign up. Tickets may also be purchased at that site.
Tickets are currently on sale and are priced at $300, $200, $90 and $45. Tickets may be purchased online at foxwoods.com by calling the Foxwoods' box office at 800-200-2882, or in person at the Foxwoods' box office. Tickets may also be purchased through any Ticketmaster outlet and online at Ticketmaster.com.
